Explorer 1 sizing 2.0

[Big Sexy]

Ok guys...in a previous thread I asked for opinions as to how my 39mm explorer looked on my wrist. It was a zulu and most agreed it looked small as the large rings through the balance off. This is a Marine Nationale strap and the next option. How does the size look now...any better?

7.5 wrist for reference


I think its defeintly a big improvement BUT I've got a gray with black strip inbound as i don't like this color combo too much.

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Looks great ��

[gnuyork]

Indeed improved. I think the grey strap will look even better.

[Big Sexy]

These straps are crazy comfortable. The reason its off the bracelet is that i need a comfortable daily driver that won't grind on my mac book all day.

[TimeAZ]

Try a darker strap. Gray, black, or something else a little subdued, and ideally something that blends with the watch better.

By the way, because of your fairly large wrist size, I think something like a speedmaster or sea-dweller/deep-sea would look better on you.

[VincentM]

I’m sure Exp1 size is ok for you. The problem is wearing it on a strap which makes it look too small.

I have a BB41 which is a little big for my wrist if worn on bracelet. However on a strap it feels much better and wears smaller.

But in the end it’s a matter of personal preference. If you like your Exp1 on a strap, good for you but for me it does look too small. I could easily see a SD43 on your wrist!




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[Big Sexy]

This is the one I've got incoming

[seosub]

I think it looks much better - the other strap wasn't great and did throw off proportions. Size is fine.

Just wondering - I measure my wrist at 7 1/4" and Explorer I looks much different on my wrist. At first I thought this is either a 36mm or your wrist is much bigger than 7 1/2. Or I've been measuring wrong all along.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Ok guys...in a previous thread I asked for opinions as to how my 39mm explorer looked on my wrist. It was a zulu and most agreed it looked small as the large rings through the balance off. This is a Marine Nationale strap and the next option. How does the size look now...any better?

7.5 wrist for reference


I think its defeintly a big improvement BUT I've got a gray with black strip inbound as i don't like this color combo too much.

I see it suits you.
Could you put a picture with the oyster bracelet?

[Big Sexy]

I can’t put it on the bracelet as I’ll destroy the lugs in the process. I’ve got the spring bar tweezer tool on order.

I totally f’ed up a Tudor earlier this year doing just that. Was so disgusted with myself I sold it at a loss

[Jhowton23]

its not a large watch, so it makes sense for it not to wear like one! it looks great

[juve]

Looks good for me.

[Dr.Brian]

Much better!
Just because you can wear a big watch doesn’t mean you have to. I also have a flat 7.5” wrist and can wear a 47mm Panerai, IWC Big Pilot, etc. but I’m going to get a 36mm DD or a 39mm Journe next.
Today I’m rocking a 38mm asymmetric case chrono. There’s something to be said for a nice watch that flys under the radar.

[Big Sexy]

Ok...got it back on the bracelet damage free with the help of a judicious amount of masking tape and my newly acquired spring bar tool.

What do you think

[GST15]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Ok...got it back on the bracelet damage free with the help of a judicious amount of masking tape and my newly acquired spring bar tool.

What do you think

This

[Old Expat Beast]

Looks much better on the bracelet but your wrist looks a lot bigger than 7.5 inches.

[Big Sexy]

Different angle

[TimeAZ]

Now that looks good. The perfect watch looking perfect, on its perfect bracelet.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Different angle

Forget it.
That watch looks good on your wrist

[Big Sexy]

It’s 7.5 on the button

*my wife just informed me that’s it’s closer to 7 3/4...apparently I was pulling the tape to tight lol

[Sjmoore11]

I think it looks great. I actually like the green MN and the grey black will look good too. The explorer isn’t supposed to be a huge watch; I have a 7.25” wrist and have no concerns with size wearing my 1016.

[Danny83]

I think you should get an Explorer II personally

[BNA/LION]

Looks nice but I think a larger size watch would be good on your wrist too.

[Big Sexy]

I’ll say this...the current Rolex bracelets are very nice.

[juve]

Much much better on the bracelet

[TTalk]

Still looks just fine to me.

[1William]

Looks great. I have the same strap you have incoming and it does well.

[winst]

Looks better on the bracelet but if you fancy a strap how about Everest or Rubber B silicon straps in grey or black?

[BillA]

First, it is not an Explorer 1, it is an Explorer.

Second, I think it looks small on your wrist. Just my opinion.

But wear it in good health.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by BillA

First, it is not an Explorer 1, it is an Explorer.

Second, I think it looks small on your wrist. Just my opinion.

But wear it in good health.

Well Rolex has previously called it an Explorer I, albeit with a Roman "I" not an Arabic "1". We've been through this many times.